2017 Kia Sedona recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2017 Kia Sedona recalls, newest first
Jan 25, 2022Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017 to 2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · Kia Motors America
Sep 17, 2021Exterior Lighting, Turn SignalKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Risk: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
NHTSA campaign 21V725000 · Kia Motors America
Feb 19, 2019Electrical System, WiringKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Risk: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
NHTSA campaign 19V109000 · Kia Motors America
May 23, 2018Structure, BodyKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Risk: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
NHTSA campaign 18V338000 · Kia Motors America
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Kia Sedona. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2017 Kia Sedona has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.